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For my smol hands, the Skull & co back button extensions.
I think I bought a knockoff brand but these are great and just make it easier to press the back buttons, even if you don’t have small hands.
Those look nice!
@technomad My #SteamDeck accessories:
* 1TB SSD installed on day 1 for my 64GB
* Bluetooth keyboard:
- for advanced use in desktop mode, like emulators setup
- to enter credentials in shitty EA wrapper for games* wired earbuds (KZ on AliExpress)
My Deckmate with the kick stand. I’m bedbound and it even works to prop it up on my tummy.
I’ve definitely noticed myself getting hand/arm fatigue pretty quickly because of the substantial heft… I’ll be considering a kickstand and/or gaming pillow soon for sure.
🤣🤣🤣
Also, check out the bellystand that fmstrat created!
As Someone else who is also disabled. Got any other accessibility type things for the steam deck ?
Nope, sorry. But the Deckmate also has a VESA mount. There are probably some ways to mount it to help with playing.
Nowadays I’m not playing so much anyways. A laptop on a tiltable food tray table thingy gets much more use for YouTube videos.
This soft grip from Skull & Co. because it lets the deck stand up on its own.
Seems like nice quality for sure. I feel like I’m kind of torn between this and the accessory attachment systems that I’ve seen so far. I wonder if there’s any soft grips that only go on the ends?
In order of frequency of use with my Deck:
My most used accessory is a hoodie with the single front pocket. The Deck fits in this pocket and is great to carry around the house. Doesn’t fall out or anything.
Thick stick-on rubber button covers for the back buttons that make them far easier to press.
Deckmate. I primarily use this with a DIY phone holder to attach my phone.i watch movies while gaming in a dark room waiting for my son to fall asleep every night. Also great for the kick-stand, but I don’t use that much.
A barrel connector to USB-C converter to turn my laptop charger into a 65W USB charger at my desk so I don’t need to have multiple chargers and cables lying around. I also have a super small GaN dual port USB-C charger for travel. I would also recommend buying a bunch of used (branded) USB-C laptop chargers from eBay if you want multiple chargers scattered around the house.
Tomtoc carrying case.
My Synology NAS for easily transferring files to the Deck from other devices and for auto-backup of save files from emulated games using Syncthing.
90 degree USB-C connector along with a generic USB-C laptop dock. Extra long USB-C cable.
My hitbox controller for street fighter.
The Steam Link app on the PC to work as an instant remote access app to the Deck. Works great for setting things up (i.e. emulators) in desktop mode with the KB+M and screen shared to the large monitor.
Guitar hero controller…yup this still gets some use and is fun with the family.
Dualshock 3 controller (works natively with Deck Bluetooth connection).
PD power bank.
I need to find an affordable GH controller. They’re crazy.
Facebook marketplace is flooded with these controllers in my area. The popularity of guitar hero games died a decade ago and the controllers are still floating around. I got an Xbox guitar, but like the buttons on my PS2 guitar (with USB converter) better. Try thrift shops as well. Or if you’re handy with electronics and making things, then you’ll find instructions online for making your own from scratch.
Oh damn, I’ve been exclusively on zip up hoodies for the past 2+ decades, but that might convince me to pick up a pullover
Would you mind linking those rubber button covers you mentioned?
auto-backup of save files from emulated games using Syncthing.
cool implementation.
Also, nice tip about the steam link on desktop trick. I’ll have to remember that if I go to set up emulation sometime.
Strain relief usbc adapter was mentioned.
My Frankenstein Bluetooth audio mixer setup so I can headphones to multiple devices is probably the most important to its use.
I’ve got a 360 controller dongle thing that lets me use my old 360 controller as a gamepad.
I just love the 360 controller lol best controller ever made.
Did you have to do anything to get that working? I tried using mine when I first got the deck and it did not work and I couldn’t find any solutions online. I have a bunch of 360 controllers I could use still.
Nope worked out the gate. What are you using?
I have the PC dongle. I first tried when I first got the deck and dock, so I’ll have to try again.
Thanks!
Probably a dumb question but you tried to sync it right? When you plug it in you have to hold that little button Until the green dots flashes, then hold the sync button on the 360 controller. They should find each other with no fuss. If that’s not working then I’m not sure what’s up!
Yeah, I did that, but not joy. This was a couple years ago that I tried last though. I’ll have time to try again later today and see how it goes. Thanks for the suggestions.
- For the way I treat my SteamDeck, a clip on screen cover was a necessity.
- A larger case with space to keep the charging cable with it, for longer gaming sessions at my siblings place.
- A tiny Bluetooth gamepad (fits in the case beside the charger) for easily adding a second player for (admittedly intimate) couch co-op.
Official dock with a pair of 8bitdo controllers and their dongles.
A cheap slim case I got for my Steam Deck so the side seams don’t get filled with gamer gunk. It also made the grips a little thicker so they felt more comfortable than without the case. And then some random joystick covers which provides some grip.
jsaux ModCase and the amazon/aliexpress button extensions for the L buttons. Throw it on the seat of my truck or in any bag and it’s fine. A little tape over the usb port if it’s going to be particularly dusty.
Honestly in 3 years I never felt the need for any accessories, other than a 1TB SSD.
Before mine started to have problems and I had to send it in for repairs, I would definitely have to say either my dock or 3rd party switch controller, if that counts.
With the dock, official, I knew I had something I could use to just plug into a TV and call it good. Allowed me to go through Dead Money in New Vegas on the TV in my room, so I could have a better view of what was going on compared to the tiny screen.
And if the controller counts, I absolutely love using it in general even if I’m not playing games because of the headphone jack at the bottom that allowed me to be up in the middle of the night, listening to music (either in game or on desktop mode) without having to worry about the apartment above or my family hearing what I’m listening to. It’s USB too, so no battery to worry about when I had my deck docked, especially since I’m not a big bluetooth fan and only use it pretty much when absolutely necessary.
Except for a cheap stand I bought on Amazon, I don’t use any accessories. My steam deck is either docked to my monitor or used in handheld mode. When docked, I use it mostly in desktop mode with mouse and keyboard. I use the same setup with my laptop from work when I work from home.
The ones I designed and gave away: https://twystlock.com/ 😉
Specifically, the wall mount and belly stand.
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I remember seeing your original post on the 3d printing community too! Thanks for sharing here, I’ll definitely be exploring those options. Love the idea of the belly stand!
Hah, thanks!
